Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Church Leaders Condemn Violence After Epping Asylum Hotel Protests
Church leaders condemned July 2025 violence at Epping asylum seeker hotel protests involving 500+ people and arrests. Essex police imposed restrictions amid record migrant arrivals, with 32,000 asylum seekers in…
Wildfire Evacuees and Asylum Seekers Overwhelm Niagara Falls Housing
In 2025, Niagara Falls faces housing crises with 4,000 evacuees and asylum seekers occupying hotels during peak tourist…
Doug Ford Retracts Pledge to Issue Work Permits to Asylum Seekers
Doug Ford reversed his promise to allow Ontario to issue work permits to asylum seekers, citing cost and…
Restaurants Canada Urges Immediate Work Permits for Asylum Seekers
Restaurants Canada calls for immediate work permits for asylum seekers amid massive labour shortages. Federal processing averages 45…
Canada to End Hotel Funding for Asylum Seekers After $1.1B Spent
The Canadian government will stop paying for asylum seeker hotel accommodations by September 2025 after spending $1.1 billion.…
Asylum Seekers Face Homelessness if They Refuse Relocation
U.S. asylum seekers refusing relocation orders contribute to a 43% rise in homelessness amid a 7.3 million housing…
Total Arrests in Epping Asylum Hotel Protests Now at 16
Epping’s protests over asylum accommodation escalated to violent disorder with 16 arrests, six charged. Police applied dispersal orders…
Investigation Launched into Asylum Seeker Payment Cards Used for Gambling
UK inquiries reveal thousands of asylum seekers gamble using ASPEN cards at physical venues. The Home Office debates…
Concerns Rise Over Asylum Seekers Gambling with UK Support Funds
Over 6,500 asylum seekers used ASPEN cards to gamble in UK venues despite online gambling blocks. The UK…
Wethersfield Airbase Asylum Seeker Numbers Set to Rise 50% Soon
The Wethersfield airbase in Essex will increase asylum seeker capacity by 28%, reaching 800 men with surge beds…